tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post7463258704206553078..comments2011-09-30T15:16:37.288+01:00Comments on Drunk Mummy: Noo JoyseyDrunk Mummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12416146729096629298noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-71534385212861611152010-05-23T04:47:52.514+01:002010-05-23T04:47:52.514+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02596679753168977255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-27045026426753521032007-08-15T17:04:00.000+01:002007-08-15T17:04:00.000+01:00akelamalu - I did wonder whether I might drink som...akelamalu - I did wonder whether I might drink some water with a little cocktail umbrella in it.<BR/><BR/>omega mum - thanks! <BR/>I seem to remember such liqueurs are always lurid shades of primary colours. The warning is quite obvious, when you look at it in retrospect!Drunk Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416146729096629298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-87255676738970436442007-08-13T09:05:00.000+01:002007-08-13T09:05:00.000+01:00Many congratulations on your awards. All entirely ...Many congratulations on your awards. All entirely well deserved. Like the sound of that wine. And at least you're not trying to recrate the magic of the duff liqueur that removes make up, lights barbecues and strips paint, yet had a strangely nuanced taste when the waiter set fire to it in that lovely little waterside restaurant in Greece/Tuscany/FranceOmega Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06510548355469861782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-24666279388748211772007-08-11T18:07:00.000+01:002007-08-11T18:07:00.000+01:00Oh great you're back! Only water to drink on th...Oh great you're back! <BR/><BR/>Only water to drink on the beach???? What's that all about??????Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-44896678954098326552007-08-09T17:47:00.000+01:002007-08-09T17:47:00.000+01:00Reluctant Memsahib contacted me to add a comment, ...Reluctant Memsahib contacted me to add a comment, as she is having problems posting from Wordpress to Blogger.<BR/>'welcome back. very funny, loved the face pulling over clams and the just ketchup when faced with plethora of exotic others, such as lettuce.'<BR/><BR/>reluctant memsahib - it's good to know that it's not just my kids who are 'food purists' - to use a certain euphemism.Drunk Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416146729096629298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-70843148189880439052007-08-09T16:54:00.000+01:002007-08-09T16:54:00.000+01:00frog in the field - ah yes, I am very familiar wit...frog in the field - ah yes, I am very familiar with that dysmorphic clothing syndrome - I have the same problem with my skin. I blame the light.<BR/><BR/>Pig - what a good way of looking at it. Are you also known as 'Piggy the Washing Slayer'?<BR/><BR/>good woman - (if you are still there!) it really was a great place - just with very high standards!<BR/><BR/>M&M - absolutely - The Truman Show.<BR/>It also reminded me of the opening sequence of Edward Scissorhands (H just looked at me blankly when I said that).<BR/><BR/>SAHD (and Tracy) - apparently after WW1, the Americans did not sign the part of the Treaty of Versailles which prevented other European countries from calling their fizzy wines 'champagne'. The US was still in prohibition, so it was felt there would be no need for them to sign that part of the treaty, as they couldn't sell any alcohol (oh yeah?).<BR/>This of course left the French producers to pick on the little Hereford and Somerset producers of Pomagne and Babycham instead (RIP for both those fine teenage tipples).<BR/><BR/>mcewen - yes, so far we have managed to dodge most of the summer downpours. They are bound to catch us at some point.<BR/><BR/>suffering summer - how wonderful to have lived in the Willamette valley! That wine was fantastic - I would have loved to try some more examples.<BR/><BR/>djkirkby - it was great fun. We may have set the bar a little high in terms of the kids' future holiday expectations, but I expect a few wet weeks camping in Wales will put them firmly back in touch with reality.<BR/><BR/>Vanessa - I have never read any of those novels - I will try and have a look some time. <BR/>New Jersey gets a bit of sneery treatment from some quarters, and doubtless, parts of it are grim, like anywhere else. But the part we were in really was beautiful, and the beaches were fantastic!<BR/><BR/>Rilly - sad to say, I didn't manage to drink a Manhattan in Manhattan. Maybe next time, (sigh).<BR/><BR/>@themill - I stocked up on my waterproof mascara, to avoid looking like a panda, when I did my 'Gwynnie' acceptance speech!<BR/><BR/>emmak - thanks! I have lived in the US twice before. The people have always been incredibly kind and friendly, which is why I am such a fan.<BR/><BR/>elsie button - thanks! There is probably a Dog Enforcement squad in Bay Head too. I didn't see any dog poo anywhere (unsurprisingly). Maybe the dogs are either potty trained or forced to wear nappies?Drunk Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416146729096629298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-2078347090672420932007-08-09T12:33:00.000+01:002007-08-09T12:33:00.000+01:00Drunk Mummy - it's GREAT to have you back! Yay! Ba...Drunk Mummy - it's GREAT to have you back! Yay! Bay Head sounds fantastic. I think I would have spent my whole time worrying about getting arrested for something, I don't know what.... kicking a dog perhaps? <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear about Manhattan. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on all the awards.Elsie Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768998561385293241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-63371408826866983862007-08-08T22:38:00.000+01:002007-08-08T22:38:00.000+01:00So glad you are back. You are amazingly enthusiast...So glad you are back. You are amazingly enthusiastic about the USA....I have lived here for seven years and have yet to reach the raptures of excitement that you experienced. Frankly, I am jealous. I obviously need to get up to New Jersey more often. Congrats on the awards!EmmaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924035710478459520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-26922780286865422492007-08-08T18:20:00.000+01:002007-08-08T18:20:00.000+01:00Ploody holl. More gongs than an Oscar ceremony, bu...Ploody holl. More gongs than an Oscar ceremony, but I hope fewer tears than Gwyneth Paltrow.<BR/>So glad the holiday was a success, hope the liver is recuperating and good luck with the laundry!@themillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644636690850127781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-70336735901914698452007-08-08T16:27:00.000+01:002007-08-08T16:27:00.000+01:00dear desperatestepfordhousewife mummy, awfully gla...dear desperatestepfordhousewife mummy, awfully glad to see you back and if you couldn't leave you heart in san franciso it does sound very much like you left your liver in new jersey to make up for it darling. Ah yes, manhattan, lovely with a cherry on top, oh hang on, you mean there's a place named after the drink, blaardy hell I knew it was popular...rilly superhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448694078653341955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-70734339185949668952007-08-08T11:53:00.000+01:002007-08-08T11:53:00.000+01:00Good to see you back and delighted that the new in...Good to see you back and delighted that the new institution of Friday Night Fizz has gone transatlantic! Last Friday's was just prosecco but this week's such a nightmare so far that I can it being a Taittinger Friday in a couple of days (left over from the duty free).<BR/><BR/>New Jersey sounds nicer than I expected - all I know of it is gleaned from Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels....Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202371837109856183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-37564516633023669462007-08-08T05:41:00.000+01:002007-08-08T05:41:00.000+01:00I.AM.SO.JEALOUS! Your hol sounds fabulous, so far ...I.AM.SO.JEALOUS! Your hol sounds fabulous, so far anyway. Looking forward to reading about the rest once the washing is done.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-85819582701923012272007-08-08T04:02:00.000+01:002007-08-08T04:02:00.000+01:00Welcome home and congratulations,you deserve each ...Welcome home and congratulations,you deserve each and every accolade. <BR/>We used to live in the Willamette Valley and went wine tasting all the time...it is a treasure trove, glad you got to taste a bit whilst visiting.sufferingsummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197596501737545856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-35747086163331974642007-08-08T03:53:00.000+01:002007-08-08T03:53:00.000+01:00looks like you were over here whilst I was over th...looks like you were over here whilst I was over there! At least you missed the rain [I presume?]<BR/>Best wishesmcewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-84989488110825892802007-08-08T00:11:00.000+01:002007-08-08T00:11:00.000+01:00Who cares about the washing... (and "washing" it s...Who cares about the washing... (and "washing" it should be, I agree!)... It's not like it's going anywhere - it'll still be there tomorrow! Whereas we are waiting impatiently for the rest of the holiday report! I can see I wasn't the only one who missed your charming wit, sparkling repartee, and wine appreciation in the context of motherhood.<BR/>(And yes! Why is the Korbel allowed to be called 'Champagne'?)Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906909599853950560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-36219548122999868962007-08-07T23:39:00.000+01:002007-08-07T23:39:00.000+01:00Welcome back DM - you were missed. It rained, then...Welcome back DM - you were missed. It rained, then there was sun ... Why is the Korbel allowed to be Champagne?Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-91982635375680731142007-08-07T22:31:00.000+01:002007-08-07T22:31:00.000+01:00Welcome back, m'dear!That place sounds like the fi...Welcome back, m'dear!<BR/><BR/>That place sounds like the film with JIm Carrey in, where he's part of a TV show but doesn't know. Sorry, braindead and can't remember what it's called!mutterings and meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384198819878227966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-13090712002488727072007-08-07T22:11:00.000+01:002007-08-07T22:11:00.000+01:00Hurrah! You're back. Just before I leave...I mus...Hurrah! You're back. Just before I leave...<BR/><BR/>I must admit that, as Glasgow, has me thinking 'police state' much of the time, Bays Head may well send me over the brink. But I am glad you had a good time and retrned sans bedsores or, indeed, deep vein thrombosis!The Good Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266643682242094342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-32179082656304859742007-08-07T21:55:00.000+01:002007-08-07T21:55:00.000+01:00hurrah! you are back...I have to say the Bay Head ...hurrah! you are back...I have to say the Bay Head place sounds really alarming, i'm sure everyone there is very tidy and would frighten the hell out of me. Very pleased you had a good time, as a swine, may I cast a pearl your way? The washing is an evil force for enslaving women, it will never be finished with you. Take it one day at a time, sipping and slurping wine as you go, and don't try to do it in one day. Washing. Evil. Remember that drunk Mummy. I note your use of the word Laundry...an over the pond-ism that you have bought back with you?! A bientot, PigxPig in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631525119816074013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121356179610263775.post-18488813208314994692007-08-07T21:16:00.000+01:002007-08-07T21:16:00.000+01:00Dear Drunk Mummy, so glad you are home, I've misse...Dear Drunk Mummy, so glad you are home, I've missed laughing at/with your blogs.<BR/>I must confess I have only just finished all the holiday washing and we've been home 2 weeks!<BR/>I gave up bringing home drinks from abroad because like you, I've found they just don't have the same flavour once on British soil. The same goes for clothes. You buy those lovely Caribbean colours that look so cool and chic in warmer climates, but when you put them on at home they just look bloody garish.Frog in the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990222544828204911noreply@blogger.com